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Shingles surfForecast / West Coast South Island / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 16 Feb 2026 NZDT
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Shingles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shingles sea temperature is
19.8° C
 (Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shingles this week:

The surf forecast for Shingles over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Shingles in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 16th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 21st Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 21st Feb)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shingles over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
2
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.8
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
2
W
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
WSW
Period(s) (?)121111111111111917161511889101314141410
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7296854273022651701702053335342591204708279931248230322651399953482
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
SSW
10
SE
5
NE
10
N
10
E
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
S
0
WSW
10
WNW
20
SSW
25
WSW
35
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
WSW
10
S
5
NNE
5
ENE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		crossoffglasscrossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:02AM
2.98
11:24PM
2.99
11:38AM
3.13
12:00AM
3.10
12:13PM
3.23
12:35AM
3.16
12:48PM
3.29
1:11AM
3.18
1:25PM
3.28
1:48AM
3.14
2:04PM
3.22
2:27AM
3.06
2:47PM
3.09
3:12AM
2.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
0.59
5:32AM
0.53
5:49PM
0.43
6:06AM
0.41
6:25PM
0.31
6:41AM
0.32
7:01PM
0.25
7:16AM
0.29
7:39PM
0.25
7:54AM
0.32
8:19PM
0.32
8:35AM
0.41
9:03PM
0.45
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-8:37--8:36--8:35--8:32--8:31--8:30--8:29-
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
1-----------2------1-
Temp. °C172015181815181916181816171714161613151517
Feels °C (?)1316121616151618151717141310812129131518
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Information about the Shingles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shingles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shingles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shingles surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Shingles) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Shingles may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in West Coast South Island? If you are looking for accommodation near Shingles, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in West Coast South Island, consider staying in Nelson which is 149 km (93 miles) away.

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